All inclusive

Galley Bay Resort & Spa

St. John's 4.5

Overview

An intimate hideaway for discerning travellers who want a refined yet unpretentious experience. This all-inclusive, adults-only, beachfront resort is set amid 40 acres of tropical gardens and situated on three-quarter mile Antigua white sand beach. Minimum age is 16.

Resort Fees: 24 usd per room/per night (includes taxes) Paid directly to the hotel.
Other Fees: 5 usd per room/per night (includes taxes) Paid directly to the hotel.

Check in

3 p.m.

Check out

12 p.m.

Rooms

98

Rooms

Deluxe Beachfront
  • 1 king bed
  • Oceanfront
  • No more than 2 guests in the room
Deluxe Beachfront
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • A/C
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Complimentary coffee/tea
  • Concierge service
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • TV
  • Climate control

Superior Deluxe Beachfront
  • 1 king bed
  • Oceanfront
  • No more than 2 guests in the room
Superior Deluxe Beachfront
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • A/C
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Complimentary coffee/tea
  • Concierge service
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • TV
  • Climate control

Gauguin Suite
  • 1 king bed
  • Garden view
  • No more than 2 guests in the room
Gauguin Suite
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • A/C
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Complimentary coffee/tea
  • Concierge service
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • TV
  • Climate control

Premium Beachfront Suite
  • 1 king bed
  • Oceanfront
  • No more than 3 guests in the room
Premium Beachfront Suite
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • A/C
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Complimentary coffee/tea
  • Concierge service
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • TV
  • Climate control

Amenities


Location

Address
Saint John's Street, St. John's, Antigua
15 km from ANU airport

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.5 Excellent

  • Cleanliness 4.8
  • Location 4.8
  • Rooms 4.6
  • Service 4.7
  • Value 4.4
TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

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Passport52654858762 (Cobham, United Kingdom) on Jun 05, 2025

We had the most amazing week at Galley Bay . It was all we could have hoped for - quiet, romantic and the most incredible food. We had a premium beach suite (no 18) which was stunning and our own space in... the beach. It is a quiet vibe but perfect for relaxation and reconnecting. The food at Ismays was stunning and worth every penny of the $50 premium. The beautiful setting of the Gauguin was so romantic and the Seagrape breakfast had so many options - try the flapjacks (v thin crepes) The drinks were fantastic and the rose and prosecco were of a good quality. The staff were helpful( some a little distant) and friendly. All in all we will be saving to return. Thank you Galley Bay

TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Excellent Stay - Highly recommend

C F on May 31, 2025

My wife and I stayed at Galley Bay Resort in Antigua for 6 days/5 nights at the end of May 2025. This resort is about 20 minutes from the airport which is perfect. The resort itself is laid-back and relax...ing, everything we desperately wanted and needed. Having visited several Caribbean islands, we found Antigua’s people to consistently be the nicest and most welcoming we’ve ever met. We stayed in Room 8, which opened directly onto the beach with no one above us. While this was ideal to us, it should be noted that most rooms have someone above. (I believe only 8 rooms don't have this option). The resort is marketed as all-inclusive, but some menu items, like Chateaubriand ($40 for two) and dining at Ismay’s with its Michelin-star chef ($50 per person), come at an extra cost. While we highly recommend Galley Bay, there are a few flaws. First, beach service was nonexistent. I should note, my wife and I would spend the mornings on the beach and the afternoons in the pool. In six days, no one offered us drinks on the beach. I recall seeing one person the entire trip even walk by our room in the morning which is truly unacceptable in my opinion. Adding a second server per side and a dedicated pool server would drastically help. The pool’s call buttons were also broken. Second, the resort ran out of towels and at times were hard to find which is unacceptable for a 4.5 star resort. Third, the dress code required pants for men. I was told my Bermuda shorts weren’t allowed, forcing me to wear jeans, which felt less appropriate. (I do claim some responsibility as I did not look at the website to confirm this information prior to packing). Lastly, the water sports manager who I didn't get the name of, was unprofessional. The reason I say this is due to trying to reserve a time with the hobie cat the day before. The manager advised that this was not possible and proceeded to point to the piece of paper where it was written on the bottom. However, when showing me the piece of paper, he proceeded to slide the paper up which showed the paper of the next day. This was his mistake as I was able to see that he already allowed someone to sign up. When looking at the name, it was a female's name. Long story short, I guess the manager is okay with allowing females to sign up the evening before but if you're a male, you must follow those rules. To me, this is extremely unfair and unprofessional. Despite these issues, the positives were outstanding. The beach, the bay, and the pool were amazing, the food was excellent, and the laid back vibe was perfect and exactly what we needed. The staff (minus the water sports manager) were exceptional in every way possible. Gaye-Sheree, Veneir, Charma, Romeiro (water sports), Vincent (manager), and Alaska (manager) made our stay unforgettable. Though we rarely revisit destinations, the staff’s personalities, friendliness, and just overall welcoming tempts us to return. With fixes to service, towels, and policies, Galley Bay could be one of the best resorts in the Caribbean.

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